VIDEO OF THE MONTH: Setting Goals with Simon Sinek
Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.
Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: 30 of the Best Motivational Books of All Time by Sara London
Mindset is everything, and these books can definitely adjust your mindset!
Whether you’re looking for a gift that will satisfy the mindful bookworm in your life or you’re a bookworm yourself, the best motivational books approach the art of living from different angles: The practical, the spiritual, the philosophical… Every voracious reader is different, and figuring out what supportive and inspirational resources are best for you or your loved one can be difficult. To make it easy for you, we’ve narrowed it down to thirty of the very best motivational books on the market today. From inspirational tales to actionable advice, these reads are guaranteed to inspire growth and positivity.
"Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams" by Mark Divine -Book Reviewed by TLP Cohort #8 Member
This book was written by a retired Navy seal who commanded elite teams throughout his 20-year military career. This book talks about what it takes to form elite teams and the commitment it takes to be a good leader. It focuses on seven key principles to being a great leader: Courage, Trust, Respect, Growth, Excellence, Resiliency, and Alignment. The title “Staring Down the Wolf” refers to your “fear wolf” which everyone has. Feeding your fear wolf refers to your flaws which can limit your ability to be a good leader and limit your ability in life. Negative behaviors, childhood trauma, bad relationships and poor physical fitness are all flaws that would fall into the category of feeding the “fear wolf.” It talks about how to overcome these obstacles and how you can overcome your negative behaviors and flaws to enable you to become a better leader and role model for your teams.
I found this book to be very helpful in pointing out some things that I might be feeding my "fear wolf”; which made me realize that I could become a better leader and a better person if I just cut a few things out of my life that weren’t very beneficial in the first place. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to become a stronger leader and a better person in general.
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
~Herman Cain
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Module 5: Developing and Supporting a Resilient Team
Module 6: Succession Planning and Workforce Development
